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The Punta del Hidalgo Lighthouse with its unique design was constructed in 1992 and became operational in 1994. The tower reaches a height of 50 metres (160 ft) and its light has a range of 16 nautical miles (30 km; 18 mi).

The Punta del Hidalgo Lighthouse with its unique design was constructed in 1992 and became operational in 1994. The tower reaches a height of 50 metres (160 ft) and its light has a range of 16 nautical miles (30 km; 18 mi).

(2016-09-21)The Punta Orchilla Lighthouse first became operational in 1933. The tower is made of stone and reaches a height of 25 metres (82 ft). The light source is powered by the sun and can reach a range of 24 nautical miles (44 km; 28 mi).

(2016-09-21)The Punta Orchilla Lighthouse first became operational in 1933. The tower is made of stone and reaches a height of 25 metres (82 ft). The light source is powered by the sun and can reach a range of 24 nautical miles (44 km; 28 mi).

(2016-07-21)The Landsort Lighthouse is the oldest lighthouse in Sweden. It is located on the Stockholm archipelago near the village of Landsort. The original lighthouse dated back to 1651 and the current to 1840. During WWII and the Cold War the area around the lighthouse operated as a base for the Swedish coastal artillery. In this photo sphere you can see the bunkers and artillery placements.

(2016-07-21)The Landsort Lighthouse is the oldest lighthouse in Sweden. It is located on the Stockholm archipelago near the village of Landsort. The original lighthouse dated back to 1651 and the current to 1840. During WWII and the Cold War the area around the lighthouse operated as a base for the Swedish coastal artillery. In this photo sphere you can see the bunkers and artillery placements.

(2016-06-29)The Warden's House was the home of the wardens of the state penitentiary on Alcatraz Island]]>http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/wardens-house-and-lighthouse-alcatraz-island/
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(2016-06-28)Located south of the Florida Keys, American Shoal Light was boarded by 24 Cubans in May, 2016. They were trying to migrate into the United States. In June, a Federal U.S. Judge ruled that the lighthouse is not "dry land," and the migrants will be returned to Cuba.]]>

(2016-06-28)Located south of the Florida Keys, American Shoal Light was boarded by 24 Cubans in May, 2016. They were trying to migrate into the United States. In June, a Federal U.S. Judge ruled that the lighthouse is not "dry land," and the migrants will be returned to Cuba.]]>http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/american-shoal-light/
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(2015-12-29)Whale Rock Light was a "sparkplug" lighthouse that sat atop dangerous Whale Rock in the West Passage entrance of Narragansett Bay. A sparkplug lighthouse is a cylinder shaped lighthouse that consists of a living area and lantern on top. The lighthouse is placed upon a watertight concrete or metal caisson by a crane. The lighthouse appears to appear out of the water as there is usually no dry land.

Whale Rock received its name as it resembled a whale's back rising from the water. The lighthouse was constructed there in 1882 as a result of numerous shipwrecks. The lighthouse was manned by 20 different Keepers and was ultimately destroyed in the New England hurricane of 1938.]]>

(2015-12-29)Whale Rock Light was a "sparkplug" lighthouse that sat atop dangerous Whale Rock in the West Passage entrance of Narragansett Bay. A sparkplug lighthouse is a cylinder shaped lighthouse that consists of a living area and lantern on top. The lighthouse is placed upon a watertight concrete or metal caisson by a crane. The lighthouse appears to appear out of the water as there is usually no dry land.

Whale Rock received its name as it resembled a whale's back rising from the water. The lighthouse was constructed there in 1882 as a result of numerous shipwrecks. The lighthouse was manned by 20 different Keepers and was ultimately destroyed in the New England hurricane of 1938.]]>http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/whale-rock-light-site/
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(2015-09-24)Maiden's Tower is a tower on a small inlet located at the southern end of the Bosphorus strait. The tower has been used as a customs house, watchtower, lighthouse and recently as a film location. The tower is shown in Bond films "The World is Not Enough" and From Russia with Love. Maiden's has also been featured in the film "Hitman", and in the game "Assassin's Creed; Revelations.

(2015-09-24)Maiden's Tower is a tower on a small inlet located at the southern end of the Bosphorus strait. The tower has been used as a customs house, watchtower, lighthouse and recently as a film location. The tower is shown in Bond films "The World is Not Enough" and From Russia with Love. Maiden's has also been featured in the film "Hitman", and in the game "Assassin's Creed; Revelations.

(2015-07-27)The Jupiter Inlet Light location dates back to 1849 when US Army surveyors (including Robert E. Lee) recommended the strategic site to build a lighthouse. The order was signed by President Franklin Pierce in 1854 and designed by George Meade (Meade and Lee fought against each other in Gettysburg). The lighthouse was lit on July 10, 1860.

During the Civil War, Confederate sympathizers stole parts from the lighthouse darkening the light to allow blockade runners safe passage. In 1866 the parts were found and the Jupiter Lighthouse was relit. In 1899 a Weather Bureau Station and signal station were established.

During WWII, the lighthouse was became "Station J". The secret installation was used by the US Navy to intercept German U-Boat radio transmissions as they attempted to sink allied ships.]]>

(2015-07-27)The Jupiter Inlet Light location dates back to 1849 when US Army surveyors (including Robert E. Lee) recommended the strategic site to build a lighthouse. The order was signed by President Franklin Pierce in 1854 and designed by George Meade (Meade and Lee fought against each other in Gettysburg). The lighthouse was lit on July 10, 1860.

During the Civil War, Confederate sympathizers stole parts from the lighthouse darkening the light to allow blockade runners safe passage. In 1866 the parts were found and the Jupiter Lighthouse was relit. In 1899 a Weather Bureau Station and signal station were established.

During WWII, the lighthouse was became "Station J". The secret installation was used by the US Navy to intercept German U-Boat radio transmissions as they attempted to sink allied ships.]]>http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/historic-jupiter-inlet-light/
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(2014-12-29)The Guinness Book of Records lists it as the world's smallest island with a building on it.]]>http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bishop-rock/
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(2014-07-01)The Hope Town Lighthouse was built in 1862 and is one of the last operational kerosense lighthouses in the world. In addition, the lighthouse is also one of three Manuel Lighthouses in the world. A spring mechanism has to be cranked after several hours to maintain the flashes.]]>

(2014-07-01)The Hope Town Lighthouse was built in 1862 and is one of the last operational kerosense lighthouses in the world. In addition, the lighthouse is also one of three Manuel Lighthouses in the world. A spring mechanism has to be cranked after several hours to maintain the flashes.]]>http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hope-town-lighthouse/
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